Bowling took place for the men's and women's individual, doubles, trios, and team events at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea from October 3 to October 9. All events were held at the Homeplus Asiad Bowling Alley.
A total of 149 athletes from 18 nations competed in bowling at the 2002 Asian Games:
Bahrain (6)
China (6)
Chinese Taipei (12)
Hong Kong (12)
India (1)
Japan (12)
Kazakhstan (5)
Kuwait (6)
Macau (6)
Malaysia (12)
Mongolia (9)
Philippines (12)
Qatar (6)
Saudi Arabia (6)
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South Korea (12)
Thailand (8)
United Arab Emirates (6)